08/24/2025
“Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walks return to Downtown Wake Forest September 25-October 30, tickets go on sale September 4
If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the “Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walk in Downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown (WFD), Inc., in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company, these walking tours will be offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, from September 25 through October 30, according to the following schedule:
• Thursdays & Fridays - 6:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
• Saturdays - 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some eerie stories to tell! Join WFD, Inc. and Firebox Theatre Company’s incredible cast of storytellers to learn about the tragic train wrecks, frightening folklore, and restless spirits that make up just a small piece of Downtown’s haunted history.
Tickets are $20 each, go on sale at noon on Thursday, Sept. 4, and must be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/SpiritsofWF. Tickets sell out fast, so mark your calendars for this date and time! Please note: Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable. Tours will take place rain or shine. Tours are recommended for ages 8 and up, but younger children are welcome at their parents’ discretion. Any attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. As much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
Lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, each tour will take place in Historic Downtown Wake Forest’s business district, primarily along South White Street. Tour groups will meet outside Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and the tours will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Tours are within the business district only and will not include private residences.
A special thanks to our 2025 WFD, Inc. sponsors: Town of Wake Forest, Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Johnson Hyundai of Wake Forest, Professional Touch Paint, Renewal by Anderson, The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Family CPAs, Edward Jones: Greg Daniels, Fidelity Bank and Right by You Mortgage, Furman CPA, Houndstown, MK Creative Studio, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Piedmont Federal Bank, Radeas Labs, RE/MAX Legacy, and Warren, Shackleford & Thomas Attorneys at Law.
Spirits of Wake Forest is planned and hosted by a volunteer committee, and all proceeds from ticket sales will serve as donations to WFD, Inc. Our organization’s mission is to champion the economic health, growth, and vitality of Downtown Wake Forest. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SpiritsofWF or email Downtown Development Specialist Camryn Gutierrez at [email protected].
